At the exhibition, “Frank Reade: Images of a Forgotten Hero,” Paul will be showing large-format photos augmented by his Photoshop and model-building wizardry, [...]]]> Dozens of images created by Paul Guinan for the book Frank Reade: Adventures in the Age of Invention will be on display during April at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside.

At the exhibition, “Frank Reade: Images of a Forgotten Hero,” Paul will be showing large-format photos augmented by his Photoshop and model-building wizardry, as well as some beautifully restored Victorian science fiction engravings.

On First Thursday, April 5, there will be a reception at 6:30 pm for the opening of Paul’s show. At 7:30 Paul and Anina Bennett will do a reading and slide show from their book Frank Reade: Adventures in the Age of Invention.

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL – “A rollicking… retrofuturist visual feast” WIRED – “So gritty and varied in its narrative that [...]]]> The unique tome that is Paul Guinan and Anina Bennett’s Frank Reade: Adventures in the Age of Invention has been getting glowing reviews from the mainstream media to the blogosphere. Here are some highlights:

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL – “A rollicking… retrofuturist visual feast”
WIRED – “So gritty and varied in its narrative that it made me wish this really was the historical record.”
TOR.com – “Not just re-mixing fact and fiction, but writing it in a way that reveals the double-edged sword of glory during the Age of Empire”
iO9 – “Their best work yet”
COMICS BULLETIN – “A rollicking steampunk adventure”

Interviews with Paul & Anina at NEWSARAMA and COMIC BOOK RESOURCES

On display will be the three model vehicles [...]]]> To celebrate the launch of FRANK READE, authors Paul Guinan and Anina Bennett are throwing parties on three consecutive Wednesdays in February, at three Portland comic book stores. Each will have a different theme—Land, Sea, and Air—the three realms Frank Reade explores in his electric vehicles.

On display will be the three model vehicles Guinan himself built for the Frank Reade book, which are rarely shown in public. Attendees will have a chance to talk with the authors and get books signed, as well as meet local steampunks (Land), pirates (Sea), and superheroes (Air). There will be cosplay performances!

BONUS: There’s a prize at the grand finale event! The first ten adventurers who make it to all three events and get their “Land, Sea, and Air” passports stamped will receive a print of an original Frank Reade engraving signed by both authors, plus custom-stamped Frank Reade chocolate “gold coins.”

Feb. 8, 6-9 pm: LAND
Location: Floating World Comics
Guests: Steampunks from Rose City Steampunks, Local 23
Vehicle: A model of Frank Reade Jr.’s Valiant, an electric battle-wagon
BONUS: A rare appearance of the original Boilerplate model!

Feb. 15, 6-9 pm: SEA
Location: Bridge City Comics
Guests: Pirates from PDXYAR
Vehicle: A model of Frank Reade Sr. & Jr.’s Centennial, an electric gunboat
Bonus: A mock battle between pirates and author Paul Guinan as Frank Reade Jr.!

Feb. 22, 7-10 pm: AIR – The Grand Finale
Location: Things From Another World
Guests: Superheroes from the Alter Egos Society
Vehicle: “Wild” Kate Reade’s Aegis, a helicopter airship
Bonus: Prizes awarded to the first ten people who attend all three events. Also, an original skit by the Alter Egos Society featuring Kate Reade!

Chocolate gold coins with Frank Reade's likeness will be given to the first ten travelers who turn in their passports that were stamped at all three parties.

Publishers Weekly calls it “a stunning multimedia confection of the highest order that creates a detailed and delightful world.”

The Atlantic, that’s right, THE ATLANTIC, describes it as “meticulously crafted.”

A terrific interview with authors Paul Guinan and Anina [...]]]> Early reports about FRANK READE: Adventures in the Age of Invention are all glowingly positive!

Publishers Weekly calls it “a stunning multimedia confection of the highest order that creates a detailed and delightful world.”

The Atlantic, that’s right, THE ATLANTIC, describes it as “meticulously crafted.”

A terrific interview with authors Paul Guinan and Anina Bennett can be found at the Portland Examiner.

Are you ready for the Frank Reade Land Sea and Air book tour?

Ron Randall will be at Artist Alley table I-8.

Dustin Weaver & Jeremy Barlow will be at Artist Alley table L13.

Paul Guinan & Anina Bennett will be at Artist Alley table B-13. They will [...]]]> Some Periscopians will be attending the New York Comic Con October 13-16, at the Javits Center. Seek them out!

Ron Randall will be at Artist Alley table I-8.

Dustin Weaver & Jeremy Barlow will be at Artist Alley table L13.

Paul Guinan & Anina Bennett will be at Artist Alley table B-13. They will be attending the world premiere of a new steampunk documentary “Vintage Tomorrows” that features interviews with them at room 1B01 at 12:15pm on Saturday. Also on Saturday is their Boilerplate Robot panel at 3pm at room 1B03.

Colleen Coover & Paul Tobin don’t have a table but will be in attendance. Check show info and their Tweets to learn where you might find them.

Paul & Anina & Inkpot Awards

Tweet This [...]]]> As Special Guests, Paul Guinan and Anina Bennett had the best San Diego Comic-Con experience–EVER. Co-hosting the Eisner Awards, receiving an Inkpot Award, and hobnobbing with Hollywood and comic book celebs and friends. Check out their convention photo album.

Paul & Anina & Inkpot Awards

The art show [...]]]> Things From Another World is having an art opening and book preview with Paul Guinan and Anina Bennett, who will be special guests at this year’s Comic-Con International. The opening is at TFAW’s Hollywood location on June 24 from 7 to 10 pm. There will be free food, beer, and wine.

The art show will feature exclusive editions of prints created especially for this event, some never publicly shown, and a rare display of toys and artifacts from Boilerplate: History’s Mechanical Marvel, which was recently optioned by J.J. Abrams (Star Trek, Lost). The exhibit will also include a sneak preview of artwork from Paul and Anina’s upcoming book, Frank Reade: Adventures in the Age of Invention, the chronicle of a family of steampunk inventors. Paul will present the first public showing of an elaborate model of Frank Reade’s electric battle-wagon, the Valiant, which he built for the new book.

Hey, this headshot is almost ten years old.

Tweet This [...]]]> The 2011 Comic-Con International has invited Paul and his lovely wife Anina Bennett to be guests at the July event. Their favorite part? Not having to deal with the hotel booking insanity that precedes the convention.

Hey, this headshot is almost ten years old.

The deal with NY publisher Abrams is signed and sealed. Now Paul and co-author Anina Bennett have to deliver! It’ll be the same coffee-table format as the Boilerplate tome–a companion piece, and scheduled for fall 2011 release.